Gaza child’s autoimmune condition triggered amid Israel’s war

Palestinians in Gaza are reflecting on the three-year mark since the onset of what they describe as a genocide by Israel. The toll on civilian life has been devastating, with at least 74,000 Palestinians, including 21,500 children, killed since October 7, 2023, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The true death toll is likely much higher, with thousands still missing or buried beneath the rubble.

Nearly 80% of Gaza's buildings have been damaged, leaving around 1.65 million Palestinians, including displaced families, to face another winter in damaged structures or makeshift tents. As they mark this somber anniversary, many Gaza residents find themselves questioning the remnants of their pre-war lives, as their homes were destroyed, schools were inaccessible, families were torn apart, and loved ones were lost.